David Coogans
David is a commercial disputes lawyer specialising in international trade disputes. David has over 25 years of experience in commercial dispute resolution. He advises a wide variety of shipping interests including marine and non-marine insurers. David also has extensive experience outside of international trade matters, including dealing with, insolvency matters, shareholder disputes and the recovery and tracing of monies lost due to internet/identity fraud. David has handled both Court proceedings and Arbitrations concerning a wide range of disputes in Hong Kong, England & Wales, Australia, Singapore and the United States. David is familiar with UNCITRAL rules, LMAA terms, ICDR, ACICA and SIAC Rules. David has also acted as mediator in several high value disputes. · Howse Williams
About
David is a commercial disputes lawyer specializing in international trade and shipping disputes with over 25 years' experience. He advises a wide range of shipping interests (including marine and non-marine insurers), has experience in insolvency, shareholder disputes and recovery/tracing of monies lost to internet/identity fraud, and has conducted court proceedings and arbitrations across Hong Kong, England & Wales, Australia, Singapore and the United States; he is also familiar with UNCITRAL, LMAA, ICDR, ACICA and SIAC rules and has acted as a mediator in several high-value disputes.
Practice areas
Office
Expertise
Education
- 1985 College of Law, Chancery Lane, London — Solicitors Final Examinations
- 1984 Anglia University, England — BA (Hons)
- 1980 Riversdale College, Liverpool, England — British 2nd Deck Officer’s Certificate of Competency
Admissions
- Member, Law Society of Hong Kong
- LEADR (membership)
- Nationally Accredited Mediation Practitioner